Datasheet MIC2171BU, MIC2171BT Datasheet (MICREL)

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MIC2171 Micrel
MIC2171
100kHz 2.5A Switching Regulator
Preliminary Information
General Description
The MIC2171 is a complete 100kHz SMPS current-mode controller with an internal 65V 2.5A power switch.
Although primarily intended for voltage step-up applications, the floating switch architecture of the MIC2171 makes it practical for step-down, inverting, and Cuk configurations as well as isolated topologies.
Operating from 3V to 40V, the MIC2171 draws only 7mA of quiescent current, making it attractive for battery operated supplies.
The MIC2171 is available in a 5-pin TO-220 or TO-263 for –40°C to +85°C operation.
Features
• 2.5A, 65V internal switch rating
• 3V to 40V input voltage range
• Current-mode operation, 2.5A peak
• Internal cycle-by-cycle current limit
• Twice the frequency of the LM2577
• Low external parts count
• Operates in most switching topologies
• 7mA quiescent current (operating)
• Fits LT1171/LM2577 TO-220 and TO-263 sockets
Applications
• Laptop/palmtop computers
• Battery operated equipment
• Hand-held instruments
• Off-line converter up to 50W (requires external power switch)
• Predriver for higher power capability
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Typical Applications
+5V
(4.75V min.)
IN
MIC2171
COMP
3
1k
* Locate near MIC2171 when supply leads > 2
C3 1µF
GND
SW
FB
15µH
L1
MIC2171 5V to 12V Boost Converter
D1
1N5822
Figure 1.
C1* 47µF
C2 470µF
V
OUT
+12V, 0.25A
R1
10.7k 1%
R2
1.24k 1%
"
V
IN
4V to 6V
C1
47µF
IN
MIC2171
COMP
R3
1k
* Optional voltage clipper (may be req’d if T1 leakage inductance too high)
C2 1µF
GND
R4*
SW
FB
L
C3*
D1*
PRI
1:1.25
= 12µH
T1
D2
1N5818
470µF
Figure 2.
MIC2171 5V Flyback Converter
C4
R1
3.74k 1%
R2
1.24k 1%
V
OUT
5V, 0.5A
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5IN 4SW 3 GND 2FB 1 COMP
Ordering Information
Part Number Temperature Range Package
MIC2171BT –40°C to +85°C 5-lead TO-220 MIC2171BU –40°C to +85°C 5-lead TO-263
Pin Configuration
5IN 4SW 3 GND 2FB 1 COMP
Tab GND
Pin Description
Pin Number Pin Name Pin Function
1 COMP Frequency Compensation: Output of transconductance-type error amplifier.
2 FB Feedback: Inverting input of error amplifier. Connect to external resistive
3 GND Ground: Connect directly to the input filter capacitor for proper operation
4 SW Power Switch Collector: Collector of NPN switch. Connect to external
5 IN Supply Voltage: 3.0V to 40V
5-lead TO-263 (BU)5-lead TO-220 (BT)
Primary function is for loop stabilization. Can also be used for output voltage soft-start and current limit tailoring.
divider to set power supply output voltage.
(see applications info).
inductor or input voltage depending on circuit topology.
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
Input Voltage (VIN) ........................................................40V
Switch Voltage (VSW)....................................................65V
Feedback Voltage (transient, 1ms) (VFB)................... ±15V
Operating Temperature Range ......................–40 to +85°C
Junction Temperature ................................–55°C to 150°C
Thermal Resistance
θJA 5-lead TO-220, Note 1.................................45°C/W
θJA 5-lead TO-263, Note 2.................................45°C/W
Storage Temperature ...............................–65°C to +150°C
Soldering (10 sec.) ..................................................+300°C
Electrical Characteristics
VIN = 5V; TA = 25°C, bold values indicate –40°C TA +85°C; unless noted. Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Units
Reference Section
Feedback Voltage (V
Feedback Voltage 3V V Line Regulation V
Feedback Bias Current (I
Error Amplifier Section
Transconductance (g
Voltage Gain (AV) 0.9V V Output Current V
)V
FB
)V
FB
) I
m
COMP
COMP
= 1.24V 310 750 nA
FB
COMP
COMP
= 1.24V 1.220 1.240 1.264 V
1.214 1.274 V
40V .06 %/V
IN
= 1.24V
1100 nA
= ±25µA 3.0 3.9 6.0 µA/mV
2.4 7.0 µA/mV
1.4V 400 800 2000 V/V
COMP
= 1.5V 125 175 350 µA
100 400 µA
4
Output Swing High Clamp, V
= 1V 1.8 2.1 2.3 V
FB
Low Clamp, VFB = 1.5V 0.25 0.35 0.52 V
Compensation Pin Duty Cycle = 0 0.8 0.9 1.08 V Threshold 0.6 1.25 V
Output Switch Section
ON Resistance I
= 2A, VFB = 0.8V 0.37 0.50
SW
0.55
Current Limit Duty Cycle = 50%, T
Duty Cycle = 50%, T
25°C 2.5 3.6 5 A
J
< 25°C 2.5 4.0 5.5 A
J
Duty Cycle = 80%, Note 3 2.0 3.0 5 A
Breakdown Voltage (BV) 3V VIN 40V 65 75 V
ISW = 5mA
Oscillator Section
Frequency (f
) 88 100 112 kHz
O
85 115 kHz
Duty Cycle [δ(max)] 80 90 95 %
Input Supply Voltage Section
Minimum Operating Voltage 2.7 3.0 V Quiescent Current (IQ) 3V VIN 40V, V Supply Current Increase (IIN) ISW = 2A, V
General Note Devices are ESD sensitive. Handling precautions required. Note 1 Mounted vertically, no external heat sink, 1/4 inch leads soldered to PC board containing approximently 4 inch squared copper area
surrounding leads.
Note 2 All ground leads soldered to approximently 2 inches squared of horizontal PC board copper area. Note 3 For duty cycles (δ) between 50% and 95%, minimum guaranteed switch current is ICL = 1.66 (2-δ) Amp (Pk).
COMP
= 0.6V, ISW = 0 7 9 mA
COMP
= 1.5V, during swich on-time 9 20 mA
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Typical Performance Characteristics
Minimum
Operating Voltage
2.9
2.8
2.7
2.6 Switch Current = 2A
2.5
2.4
Minimum Operating Voltage (V)
2.3
-100 -50 0 50 100 150
15 14 13 12 11 10
Supply Current (mA)
Temperature (°C)
Supply Current
ISW = 0
D.C. = 90%
D.C. = 50%
9 8
D.C. = 0%
7 6 5
0 10203040
VIN Operating Voltage (V)
Feedback Bias Current
800 700 600 500 400 300 200 100
Feedback Bias Current (nA)
0
-100 -50 0 50 100 150 Temperature (°C)
50
40
30
20
10
Average Supply Current (mA)
Supply Current
δ = 90%
δ = 50%
0
01234
Switch Current (A)
Feedback Voltage
Line Regulation
5 4 3 2 1 0
-1
-2
-3
-4
Feedback Voltage Change (mV)
-5 0 10203040
10
V
9
COMP
8 7 6 5 4 3
Supply Current (mA)
2 1 0
-100 -50 0 50 100 150
TJ = 125°C
TJ = 25°C
TJ = -40°C
VIN Operating (V)
Supply Current
= 0.6V
Temperature (°C)
Switch On-Voltage
1.6
1.4
1.2
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
Switch ON Voltage (V)
0.2 0
0123
5.0
4.5
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
1.0
Transconductance (µA/mV)
0.5
0.0
-100 -50 0 50 100 150
TJ = 25°C
TJ = –40°C
TJ = 125°C
Switch Current (A)
Error Amplifier Gain
Temperature (°C)
Oscillator Frequency
120
110
100
90
80
Frequency (kHz)
70
60
-50 0 50 100 150 Temperature (°C)
7000 6000 5000 4000 3000 2000
Transconductance (µS)
1000
Error Amplifier Gain
0
1 10 100 1000 10000
Frequency (kHz)
8
6
4
2
Switch Current (A)
0
-30 0
30 60 90
120
Phase Shift (°)
150 180 210
1 10 100 1000 10000
Current Limit
–40°C
0 20406080100
25°C
125°C
Duty Cycle (%)
Error Amplifier Phase
Frequency (kHz)
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Block Diagram MIC2171
IN
FB
1.24V Ref.
Reg.
Error
Amp.
2.3V Anti-Sat.
100kHz
Osc.
COMP GND
Logic
Driver
Com-
parator
Current
Amp.
D1
SW
Q1
4
Functional Description
Refer to “Block Diagram MIC2171”.
Internal Power
The MIC2171 operates when VIN is 2.6V. An internal 2.3V regulator supplies biasing to all internal circuitry including a precision 1.24V band gap reference.
PWM Operation
The 100kHz oscillator generates a signal with a duty cycle of approximately 90%. The current-mode comparator output is used to reduce the duty cycle when the current amplifier output voltage exceeds the error amplifier output voltage. The resulting PWM signal controls a driver which supplies base current to output transistor Q1.
Current-Mode Advantages
The MIC2171 operates in current mode rather than voltage mode. There are three distinct advantages to this technique. Feedback loop compensation is greatly simplified because inductor current sensing removes a pole from the closed loop
response. Inherent cycle-by-cycle current limiting greatly improves the power switch reliability and provides automatic output current limiting. Finally, current-mode operation pro­vides automatic input voltage feed forward which prevents instantaneous input voltage changes from disturbing the output voltage setting.
Anti-Saturation
The anti-saturation diode (D1) increases the usable duty cycle range of the MIC2171 by eliminating the base to collector stored charge which would delay Q1’s turnoff.
Compensation
Loop stability compensation of the MIC2171 can be accom­plished by connecting an appropriate network from either COMP to circuit ground (see typical Applications) or COMP to FB.
The error amplifier output (COMP) is also useful for soft start and current limiting. Because the error amplifier output is a transconductance type, the output impedance is relatively high which means the output voltage can be easily clamped or adjusted externally.
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Applications Information
Soft Start
A diode-coupled capacitor from COMP to circuit ground slows the output voltage rise at turn on (Figure 3).
V
IN
IN
MIC2171
COMP
D1
Figure 3. Soft Start
The additional time it takes for the error amplifier to charge the capacitor corresponds to the time it takes the output to reach regulation. Diode D1 discharges C1 when VIN is removed.
Current Limit
D2
C1
R1
C2
The device operating losses are the dc losses associated with biasing all of the internal functions plus the losses of the power switch driver circuitry. The dc losses are calculated from the supply voltage (VIN) and device supply current (IQ). The MIC2171 supply current is almost constant regardless of the supply voltage (see “Electrical Characteristics”). The driver section losses (not including the switch) are a function of supply voltage, power switch current, and duty cycle.
P=V IV I I
(bias+driver) IN
()
×
()
IN(min)
Q
SW
IN
where:
P
(bias+driver)
V
IN(min)
= device operating losses
= supply voltage = VIN – V
SW
IQ = typical quiescent supply current ICL = power switch current limit IIN = typical supply current increase
As a practical example refer to Figure 1.
VIN = 5.0V IQ = 0.007A ICL = 2.21A δ = 66.2% (0.662)
Then:
V
IN
GND
R1
Q1
C1
R2
IN
MIC2171
SW
FB
COMP
R3
C2
ICL 0.6V/R2
Note: Input and output
returns not common.
V
OUT
Figure 4. Current Limit
The maximum current limit of the MIC2171 can be reduced by adding a voltage clamp to the COMP output (Figure 4). This feature can be useful in applications requiring either a com­plete shutdown of Q1’s switching action or a form of current fold-back limiting. This use of the COMP output does not disable the oscillator, amplifiers or other circuitry, therefore the supply current is never less than approximately 5mA.
Thermal Management
Although the MIC2171 family contains thermal protection circuitry, for best reliability, avoid prolonged operation with junction temperatures near the rated maximum.
The junction temperature is determined by first calculating the power dissipation of the device. For the MIC2171, the total power dissipation is the sum of the device operating losses and power switch losses.
V = 5 – (2.21 0.37) = 4.18V
IN(min)
P = ( 0.007) + (4.18 2.21 .009)
(bias driver)+
P
(bias+driver)
= 0.1W
×
×××5
Power switch dissipation calculations are greatly simplified by making two assumptions which are usually fairly accurate. First, the majority of losses in the power switch are due to on-losses. To find these losses, assign a resistance value to the collector/emitter terminals of the device using the satura­tion voltage versus collector current curves (see Typical Performance Characteristics). Power switch losses are calculated by modeling the switch as a resistor with the switch duty cycle modifying the average power dissipation.
PSW = (ISW)2 RSW δ where: δ = duty cycle
V+ V– V
OUT
δ =
F IN(min)
V+V
OUT
F
VSW = ICL (RSW) V
= output voltage
OUT
VF = D1 forward voltage drop at I
OUT
From the Typical performance Characteristics:
RSW = 0.37 Then:
PSW = (2.21)2 × 0.37 × 0.662
P
= 1.2W
SW)
P
= 1.2 + 0.1
(total)
P
= 1.3W
(total)
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The junction temperature for any semiconductor is calculated using the following:
TJ = TA + P
(total) θJA
Where:
TJ = junction temperature TA = ambient temperature (maximum) P
= total power dissipation
(total)
θJA = junction to ambient thermal resistance
For the practical example:
TA = 70°C
θJA = 45°C/W (TO-220)
Then:
TJ = 70 + (1.24 × 45) TJ = 126°C
This junction temperature is below the rated maximum of 150°C.
Grounding
Refer to Figure 5. Heavy lines indicate high current paths.
V
IN
IN
SW
MIC2171
FB
GND
COMP
mode is preferred because the feedback control of the converter is simpler.
When L1 discharges its current completely during the MIC2171 off-time, it is operating in discontinuous mode.
L1 is operating in continuous mode if it does not discharge completely before the MIC2171 power switch is turned on again.
Discontinuous Mode Design
Given the maximum output current, solve equation (1) to determine whether the device can operate in discontinuous mode without initiating the internal device current limit.
I
CL
(1)
(1a)
I
OUT
δ =
V+ V– V
OUT
V+V
V
2
V
OUT
F IN(min)
OUT
IN(min)
F
δ
Where:
ICL = internal switch current limit
ICL = 2.5A when δ < 50% ICL = 1.67 (2 – δ) when δ 50% (Refer to Electrical Characteristics.)
I
= maximum output current
OUT
V
= minimum input voltage = VIN – V
IN(min)
SW
δ = duty cycle V
= required output voltage
OUT
VF = D1 forward voltage drop
For the example in Figure 1.
4
Single point ground
Figure 5. Single Point Ground
A single point ground is strongly recommended for proper operation.
The signal ground, compensation network ground, and feed­back network connections are sensitive to minor voltage variations. The input and output capacitor grounds and power ground conductors will exhibit voltage drop when carrying large currents. Keep the sensitive circuit ground traces separate from the power ground traces. Small voltage variations applied to the sensitive circuits can prevent the MIC2171 or any switching regulator from functioning prop­erly.
Boost Conversion
Refer to Figure 1 for a typical boost conversion application where a +5V logic supply is available but +12V at 0.25A is required.
The first step in designing a boost converter is determining whether inductor L1 will cause the converter to operate in either continuous or discontinuous mode. Discontinuous
I
= 0.25A
OUT
ICL = 1.67 (2–0.662) = 2.24A V
IN(min)
= 4.18V δ = 0.662 V
= 12.0V
OUT
VF = 0.36V (@ .26A, 70°C)
Then:
2.235
I
OUT
I
≤ 0.258A
OUT
 
.178 0.662
××4
2
12
This value is greater than the 0.25A output current require­ment, so we can proceed to find the minimum inductance value of L1 for discontinuous operation at P
2
V
δ
()
(2)
L1
IN
2 P f
OUT SW
OUT
.
Where:
P
= 12 × 0.25 = 3W
OUT
fSW = 1×105Hz (100kHz)
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For our practical example:
L1
4.178 .662
()
2
×
3.0 1 10
×××
0
2
5
L1 12.4µH (use 15µH)
Equation (3) solves for L1’s maximum current value.
T
V
IN
(3)
I
L1(peak)
=
ON
L1
Where:
TON = δ / fSW = 6.62×10-6 sec
I
L1(peak)
I
L1(peak)
=
= 1.84A
4.178 6.62 10
××
15 10
×
-6
-6
Use a 15µH inductor with a peak current rating of at least 2A.
Flyback Conversion
Flyback converter topology may be used in low power appli­cations where voltage isolation is required or whenever the input voltage can be less than or greater than the output voltage. As with the step-up converter the inductor (trans­former primary) current can be continuous or discontinuous. Discontinuous operation is recommended.
Figure 2 shows a practical flyback converter design using the MIC2171.
Switch Operation
During Q1’s on time (Q1 is the internal NPN transistor—see block diagrams), energy is stored in T1’s primary inductance. During Q1’s off time, stored energy is partially discharged into C4 (output filter capacitor). Careful selection of a low ESR capacitor for C4 may provide satisfactory output ripple volt­age making additional filter stages unnecessary.
C1 (input capacitor) may be reduced or eliminated if the MIC2171 is located near a low impedance voltage source.
Output Diode
The output diode allows T1 to store energy in its primary inductance (D2 nonconducting) and release energy into C4 (D2 conducting). The low forward voltage drop of a Schottky diode minimizes power loss in D2.
Frequency Compensation
A simple frequency compensation network consisting of R3 and C2 prevents output oscillations.
High impedance output stages (transconductance type) in the MIC2171 often permit simplified loop-stability solutions to be connected to circuit ground, although a more conventional technique of connecting the components from the error amplifier output to its inverting input is also possible.
Voltage Clipper
Care must be taken to minimize T1’s leakage inductance, otherwise it may be necessary to incorporate the voltage clipper consisting of D1, R4, and C3 to avoid second break-
down (failure) of the MIC2171’s internal power switch.
Discontinuous Mode Design
When designing a discontinuous flyback converter, first de­termine whether the device can safely handle the peak primary current demand placed on it by the output power. Equation (8) finds the maximum duty cycle required for a given input voltage and output power. If the duty cycle is greater than 0.8, discontinuous operation cannot be used.
2 P
(8)
δ
I V – V
CL
OUT
()
IN(min)
SW
For a practical example let: (see Figure 2)
P
= 5.0V × 0.5A = 2.5W
OUT
VIN = 4.0V to 6.0V ICL = 2.5A when δ < 50%
1.67 (2 – δ) when δ 50%
Then:
V = V – I R
IN min
()
V
IN(min)
V
IN(min)
IN
= 4 – 0.78V = 3.22V
×
()
CL SW
δ 0.74 (74%), less than 0.8 so discontinous is permitted.
A few iterations of equation (8) may be required if the duty cycle is found to be greater than 50%.
Calculate the maximum transformer turns ratio a, or N
PRI/NSEC
, that will guarantee safe operation of the MIC2171
power switch.
(9)
a
V
CE FCE
– V
V
SEC
IN(max)
Where:
a = transformer maximum turns ratio VCE = power switch collector to emitter
maximum voltage
FCE = safety derating factor (0.8 for most
commercial and industrial applications) V V
= maximum input voltage
IN(max)
= transformer secondary voltage (V
SEC
OUT
+ VF)
For the practical example:
VCE = 65V max. for the MIC2171 FCE = 0.8 V
= 5.6V
SEC
Then:
65 × 0.8 – 6.0
a
a 8.2 (N
5.6
PRI/NSEC
)
Next, calculate the maximum primary inductance required to store the needed output energy with a power switch duty cycle of 55%.
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2
(10)
L
0.5 f V T
PRI
SW
IN(min)
P
OUT
ON
2
Where:
L
= maximum primary inductance
PRI
fSW = device switching frequency (100kHz) V
= minimum input voltage
IN(min)
TON = power switch on time
Then:
2
-6
L
PRI
L
≥ 11.4µH
PRI
0.5 1 10 3.22 7.4 10
×× ×
5
2
()
××
()
2.5
Use an 12µH primary inductance to overcome circuit ineffi­ciencies.
To complete the design the inductance value of the second­ary is found which will guarantee that the energy stored in the transformer during the power switch on time will be com­pleted discharged into the output during the off-time. This is necessary when operating in discontinuous-mode.
(11)
L
SEC
0.5 f
SW VSEC
P
OUT
2
T
OFF
2
Where:
L
= maximum secondary inductance
SEC
T
= power switch off time
OFF
Then:
2
-6
L
SEC
L
≤ 7.9µH
SEC
0.5 1 10 5.41 2.6 10
×× ×
5
2
()
××
()
2.5
Finally, recalculate the transformer turns ratio to insure that it is less than the value earlier found in equation (9).
(12)
a
Then:
a
This ratio is less than the ratio calculated in equation (9). When specifying the transformer it is necessary to know the primary peak current which must be withstood without satu­rating the transformer core.
I
(13)
PEAK(pri)
So:
I =
PEAK(pri)
I
PEAK(pri)
Now find the minimum reverse voltage requirement for the output rectifier. This rectifier must have an average current rating greater than the maximum output current of 0.5A.
(14)
VBR≥
Where:
VBR = output rectifier maximum peak
a = transformer turns ratio (1.2) FBR = reverse voltage safety derating factor (0.8)
Then:
V
V
L
PRI
L
SEC
11.4 = 1.20
7.9
V
IN(min)
=
3.22 7.6 10
= 2.1A
IN(max)
+ V
V
F
reverse voltage rating
6.0 + 5.0 1.2
BR
≥ 12.5V
BR
()
0.8 1.2
×
T
ON
L
PRI
OUT
-6
a
××
µ
12 H
()
a
BR
×
A 1N5817 will safely handle voltage and current require­ments in this example.
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Forward Converters
Micrel’s MIC2171 can be used in several circuit configura­tions to generate an output voltage which is less than the input voltage (buck or step-down topology). Figure 7 shows the MIC2171 in a voltage step-down application. Because of the internal architecture of these devices, more external compo­nents are required to implement a step-down regulator than with other devices offered by Micrel (refer to the LM257x or MIC457x family of buck switchers). However, for step-down conversion requiring a transformer (forward), the MIC2171 is a good choice.
A 12V to 5V step-down converter using transformer isolation (forward) is shown in Figure 7. Unlike the isolated flyback converter which stores energy in the primary inductance during the controller’s on-time and releases it to the load during the off-time, the forward converter transfers energy to the output during the on-time, using the off-time to reset the transformer core. In the application shown, the transformer
core is reset by the tertiary winding discharging T1’s peak magnetizing current through D2.
For most forward converters the duty cycle is limited to 50%, allowing the transformer flux to reset with only two times the input voltage appearing across the power switch. Although during normal operation this circuit’s duty cycle is well below 50%, the MIC2172 has a maximum duty cycle capability of 90%. If 90% was required during operation (start-up and high load currents), a complete reset of the transformer during the off-time would require the voltage across the power switch to be ten times the input voltage. This would limit the input voltage to 6V or less for forward converter applications.
To prevent core saturation, the application given here uses a duty cycle limiter consisting of Q1, C4 and R3. Whenever the MIC2171 exceeds a duty cycle of 50%, T1’s reset winding current turns Q1 on. This action reduces the duty cycle of the MIC2171 until T1 is able to reset during each cycle.
V
IN
12V
C1 22µF
T1
1:1:1
MIC2171
GND
R1*
IN
SW
FB
COMP
R2
1k
C3
1µF
C2*
D1*
D2
1N5819
Q1
* Voltage clipper
Duty cycle limiter
C4
R3
Figure 7. MIC2171 Forward Converter
D3
1N5819
L1 100µH
D4
1N5819
C5
470µF
R4
3.74k 1%
R5
1.24k 1%
V
OUT
5V, 1A
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